CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
INE3003 | Engineering Economy | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF HAKTANIR AKTAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ADNAN ÇORUM Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ETHEM ÇANAKOĞLU Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | N.A. |
Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to supplement engineering student’s technical training with the knowledge and capability to perform financial analysis especially in the area of capital investment. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Explain the role of engineering economy and the concepts of time value of money II. Define financial factors regarding time and interest effect on money III. Define nominal and effective interest rates and inflation rate IV. Perform present worth and annual worth analysis to evaluate projects and investments V. Define the Rate of return and perform rate of return analysis to evaluate projects and investment |
Foundations of engineering economy Factors: How time and interest affect money Combining factors Nominal and effective interest rates Present worth analysis Annual worth analysis Rate of return analysis Inflation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Foundations of engineering economy | |
3) | Factors: How time and interest affect money | |
4) | Factors: How time and interest affect money | |
5) | Combining factors | |
6) | Nominal and effective interest rates | |
7) | Nominal and effective interest rates | |
8) | Present worth analysis | |
9) | Present worth analysis | |
11) | Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives | |
12) | Breakeven and payback analysis | |
13) | Effects of Inflation | |
14) | Effects of Inflation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Chan S Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Global Edition, 6th edition, Pearson. 2. Blank & Tarquin (2012) Engineering Economy, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Inc. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Laboratory | 14 | % 15 |
Quizzes | 3 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Quizzes | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 119 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |